Archive for June, 2017
IOGKF Bermuda Friendship Tournament Results
The 2017 IOGKF Bermuda Friendship Tournament took place at The Academy of Martial Arts this weekend [June 24], with martial arts skills on display from age groups ranging from 7 to 11 years of age. The event saw a number of winners emerge in a range of categories, with competition segments including novice, intermediate and advanced boys and girl and... Read more of this article
Results: Basketball Elite City League
A Bermuda Basketball Association Elite City League double-header took place inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium with 294 points scored on the night. In the opening game the Twisters defeated the Red Raiders 71 – 55. Alex Butterfield and Gikai Clarke scored 18 points each for the Twisters, while Ryan Vega scored a game high 20 points for the... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday June 26
Monday, June 26 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 11.01am and 11.29pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos: Team NZ Win Two AC Races Today
It is now Match point Emirates Team New Zealand. Day four of the America’s Cup Match, presented by Louis Vuitton, belonged firmly to Peter Burling and the New Zealand team who comfortably won the two scheduled races of the day, races seven and eight of the final stage of the 35th America’s Cup. Having won race six on Saturday, Oracle Team USA went... Read more of this article
Goodbye To Our Husband & Dad: Larry Burchall
[Updated] It is with great regret that Bernews confirms the death of Larry Burchall, our columnist, reporter, biggest supporter, and the best husband and dad we could have asked for. He passed away peacefully last night at the age of 75. We are a family business, so expect to be operating well below standard over the coming days as we deal with the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 45-Year-Old Man
[Updated] The police have confirmed the death of a 45-year-old man who was found in an unresponsive state at a property in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10am Sunday, June 25th police and first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive male at a property in the Spar Lane, Craddock Road Sandys parish area. “The... Read more of this article
Gunshots In Khyber Pass, Warwick, No Injuries
Around 4:45am this morning [June 25] police responded to a report of gunshots in the Khyber Pass, Warwick area, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:45am Sunday, June 25th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Khyber Pass, Warwick area. There were no reported injuries but evidence found... Read more of this article
Exhibition Opening: “Art Of The Gombey”
Masterworks invites you to join them for the official opening and book launch of Kelly Hunt’s Art of a Gombey on Friday, June 30th. According to her website, Hunt became a member of the Bermuda Society of Arts in 2005. Since then she has debuted several solo shows including her 2008 show ‘Alive,’ which featured “a collection... Read more of this article
Cubs Win YAO Baseball League Championship
The YAO Baseball League continued this weekend with the Cubs winning the championship after defeating the Marlins 10-9. Cubs win Championship Defeat Marlins 10-9 Cubs defeated Marlins 10-9 on Saturday thanks to a walk-off walk in the bottom of the eighth. The game was tied at nine with the Cubs batting in the bottom of the eighth when when Justice... Read more of this article
Slydigs Dean Fairhurst To Play At AC Village
Having recently returned from a North American & European tour supporting rock royalty The Who, lead singer of Slydigs, Dean Fairhurst is set to play an exclusive acoustic set at the America’s Cup Village after racing concludes on Monday 26th June, showcasing tracks that have influenced him over the years. Dean’s influences range from... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks To Host ‘Race For Water, Odyssey’
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Talks series is getting set to present “Race For Water The Odyssey” on Thursday, June 29, beginning at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “Join us for an unforgettable evening to hear about the mission, journey and achievements of the Race for Water Odyssey. Find out what it’s like to journey... Read more of this article
NE-YO Wows Crowd At America’s Cup Village
NE-YO, the Grammy Award winning US singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor capped off a memorable day in the America’s Cup Village with a live performance as the headline act on the Main Stage this evening. The day, which was the second of two official Conquer Cancer Foundation days at the 35th America’s Cup, saw Oracle Team USA... Read more of this article
